Community Night: Scavenger Hunt
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
Habitat for Humanity: Pope Leo Village
Join us for the Newman Center build day! We’ll help with framing, siding, and more! No skills or experience with tools required. Training provided. Lunch and snacks will be included!
Sign up today! Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Community Night: Oktoberfest and Yard Games
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
New Life Retreat
For college students new to the JPII Newman Community - come for a retreat weekend! Refresh your relationship with the Lord and learn about his presence in your life.
New Life is a retreat for new and incoming students! What you can expect: great peer-led talks and small group discussions, time for relaxation, great meals, and community!
The retreat will begin at 7:00 p.m. on September 18 and finish at 12:00 p.m. on September 20. Carpools will leave the JPII Newman Center on Friday at 4:00 and return to Newman around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The cost is $30 and covers meals and lodging for the weekend.
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Join us for a road trip to St. Louis for the Beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton Sheen! This is a historic moment for our Church, right in our own backyard!
The $230 registration cost includes two nights in a hotel (double occupancy rooms) and a ticket to the Mass.
Additional personal expenses will include meals and a share of transportation and parking costs. We will help coordinate carpools among participants to make travel arrangements as convenient as possible. Carpools will leave the Newman Center in the morning on Wednesday, September 23 and return in the evening on Friday, September 25.
Spots are limited! Email Katie to sign up!
Community Night: Trivia Night
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Holy Spirit Night
Join us for a time of prayer, praise & worship, healing, and coming alive in the Holy Spirit! We’ll meet in the chapel or on the turf, depending on the weather!
*This is in place of the weekly men’s and women’s nights.
Family Day with the Pancake Man!
Join us for Mass at 10:30am.
FREE for all JPII Newman students and their families!
Enjoy the Pancake Man, festive fall decor, and time together under the courtyard tents.
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Taco Tuesday
Tacos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
There is always a seat at our table for you!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
There is always a seat at our table for you!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
There is always a seat at our table for you!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi
Join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi!
Sorry CANCELED Sunday Dinner
Due to the Labor Day Holiday, this event has been canceled. Please come next Sunday the 13th, same time, same place.
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Community Night: Mini Golf
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
Taco Tuesday
Tacos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Community Night: S’mores and Bonfire
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
Durango Days BBQ
All college students are invited for an evening of free food, yard games, music, and opportunities for mingling with other new and current students. Food will be served from 6:00-8:00 pm. Stay as long as you’d like!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Movie Night
Grab your friends and join us for Movie Night at the Newman Center! Enjoy a fun evening of community, snacks, and a great film. It’s the perfect way to relax, connect with others, and make yourself at home. 🍿🎬
Hitchcock Nature Center Hike
Meet us at the Newman Center at 9am to carpool to the nature center. Please bring a water bottle! We anticipate returning to the Newman Center around Noon.
Courtyard Games
Enjoy an evening of friendly competition on our new turf courtyard! Challenge your friends to Cross Net, Spikeball, bags, and more while enjoying the outdoors and connecting with the Newman community. There’s something for everyone—come play, relax, and have fun!
Community Night: Movie Charades
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
New Resident Move-in Day
Move-In Day marks the beginning of a new year and a new chapter in our community. We look forward to welcoming residents as they settle into their new home, connect with fellow students, and begin building lasting memories at the Newman Center. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Alumni Beer & Brats
JPII Newman & MavCatholic Alumni, you are invited to our annual Alumni Beer & Brats!
10:30am - Mass in the Oratory
11:30am - brats, sides, drinks, and fun in the courtyard!
No need to RSVP - but letting us know at the Facebook event gives a helpful headcount. facebook.com/groups/jpiiandmavcatholicalumni
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Nacho Tuesday
Tacos Nachos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
OCIA Class: Confession & Last Rites
OCIA is a weekly gathering for students exploring the Catholic faith, including those preparing to become Catholic. It’s a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and grow. All students are welcome to join.
The class will be held in the lower level classroom.
Spring Newman Night
Open to all high schoolers in the Omaha archdiocese, Newman Night is a chance to hang out with over 100 other high school students and get a preview of what college is like. Come to the St. John Paul II Newman Center on Wednesday, April 22, for adoration, games, talks from Newman Center students, and some fun treats. We can't wait to see you there! Check-in is from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m., and the event goes until 9:00 p.m.
Check with your youth group leader to register, or get in touch with meg.gatete@jpiiomaha.org for more information.
OCIA Class: Different Forms of Prayer
OCIA is a weekly gathering for students exploring the Catholic faith, including those preparing to become Catholic. It’s a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and grow. All students are welcome to join.
The class will be held in the lower level classroom.
Taco Tuesday
Tacos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
OCIA Class: Eucharist- Part 2
OCIA is a weekly gathering for students exploring the Catholic faith, including those preparing to become Catholic. It’s a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and grow. All students are welcome to join.
The class will be held in the lower level classroom.
OCIA Class: Eucharist- Part 1
OCIA is a weekly gathering for students exploring the Catholic faith, including those preparing to become Catholic. It’s a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and grow. All students are welcome to join.
The class will be held in the lower level classroom.
St. Patrick's Day Party
Join us for an evening of traditional Irish food, live music, fellowship, and more!
Invite a friend!
In His Name - Lenten Mission
2-Day Lenten Mission with Fr. Walter Nolte and Fr. Bill Cremers. Mass will be at 7:00 PM those days.
Community Night: Praise and Worship
Join us for an evening of praise & worship in the Oratory after Mass!
Taco Tuesday
Tacos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
OCIA Class: Matrimony- Part 2
OCIA is a weekly gathering for students exploring the Catholic faith, including those preparing to become Catholic. It’s a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and grow. All students are welcome to join.
The class will be held in the lower level classroom.
UNO Hockey Pre-Game Party
UNO’s Office of Spirit and Tradition will sponsor a hockey pregame party with pizza, salad, and desserts. Hockey swag and giveaways will be available.
Swipe in with your MavCard!